New Delhi: The Special Cell (Eastern Range) of Delhi Police has uncovered a Pakistan-based gangster-terror network allegedly operated by handler Shehzad Bhatti, who is currently operating from Pakistan. During the operation, police arrested a key module member and recovered crucial digital evidence exposing cross-border criminal coordination.
The arrested accused has been identified as 18-year-old Harmandeep Singh alias Harman, a resident of Rampur district in Uttar Pradesh. Officials recovered a black spray paint can marked “TTH” from his possession.
Digital Evidence Links Accused to Pakistan Handlers
According to investigators, a mobile phone recovered from Harmandeep contained chats, photos, and videos connected to Pakistan-based handlers. The Special Cell had been conducting long-term surveillance on Shehzad Bhatti, suspected of orchestrating terror-related activities in India through online recruitment and remote coordination.
The investigation revealed that Harmandeep was in continuous contact with Bhatti and his foreign associates through social media platforms. During interrogation, the accused claimed that his associates were involved in a firing incident near Kashmiri Gate in Delhi, an attack later claimed online by Bhatti’s Pakistan-based network.
Graffiti Activity and Recruitment Attempts
Acting on Bhatti’s instructions, Harmandeep allegedly painted “TTH” graffiti at three locations in Talwara, Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, and shared photos and videos with his handlers abroad as proof of execution.
Police further stated that the accused attempted to recruit other individuals in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, encouraging them to participate in similar activities.
Investigators believe Pakistani handlers targeted Indian youth via social media by analyzing online profiles and luring them with financial incentives. Authorities described the operation as a foreign-controlled organized terror module, where instructions were issued remotely to execute disruptive activities inside India.
Investigation Ongoing
Delhi Police officials confirmed that further investigation is underway to identify additional members linked to the network and dismantle the broader cross-border terror infrastructure.
